Animorphs 55: The Podcast

Zach, Alex, and Patrick
  • 5.0 (45)
  • COMEDY FICTION
  • UPDATED SEMIMONTHLY

A book club style review of the Animorphs series of books from the 90's! One life-long, slightly obsessive fan (Zach), one one-timer (Patrick), and one total newbie (Alex) gather together around the proverbial fire to power through the full Animorphs kids' sci-fi series, with plenty of side tangents along the way. Buckle up!

  1. 5D AGO

    🎇S2E13: Alternamorphs 1 (First Journey / Worst Journey)

    We read the (first) Animorphs Choose Your Own Adventure book, or "Alternamorphs". Guys, it's so bad. Zach needs to stop making us experience the worst media. Ever gotten bored WHILE doing a project? Whew, brutal. Unlucky #13, I guess. But there are a lot of ferret references? TIME STAMPS: 9:55 - Main Content Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth. For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

    1h 35m

  2. FEB 8

    🌀MID-MORPH: Richard's Animorphs Forum Returns

    There is a resurgence in popularity of Richard's Animorphs Forum, an old school forum that could be just the place for our newest Animorphs theory!

    11 min

  3. FEB 1

    📖S2E12: Book #13 - The Change (Return of the Space God) [ft. Gabriel from "The Hunted")

    We talk about Book 13! That is, Tobias continues to be moody and live with the consequences of breaking the ONE RULE, the Visser falls for kind of a silly plan, and there is controversy in the subculture about when exactly to read this book! Also, is Alex now a big Tobias fan, what is the Ellimist's deal, really, and is this the origin for the Hidden Valley brand? Plus, we get a very special guest: Gabriel Bergmoser, author of the book "The Hunted", and Animorphs blogging superfan (Animorphs Revisited). Check it out! TIME STAMPS: 7:29 - Book Talk 01:10:40 - Closing Segment: A Conversation with our Guest Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth. For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

    1h 19m

  4. JAN 15

    🎇S2E11: The David Mattingly Interview!

    We got to chat with David Mattingly, legendary cover artist for (most of) the original Animorphs series run. You know his work as it has been ingrained into the brain of millennials everywhere, and it was awesome getting some time to talk. Check out his work around various Animorphs forums and at https://www.davidmattingly.com/. TIME STAMPS: 13:10 - Main Content Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth. For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

    47 min

  5. JAN 4 · BONUS

    🌀MID-MORPH: S1 Original Commercials Blast

    We have had fun creating a few Animorphs-themed ads in our book-related episodes. Maybe you've caught them, maybe you haven't, but here are the Season 1 commercial fun bits to consume all at once!

    9 min

  6. JAN 1

    📖S2E10: Book #12 - The Reaction (From Juvenile to Crocodile) [ft. Kendra from "Hole in the Middle"]

    We talk about Book 12! That is, this is definitely the puberty book, the story goes a little off the rails, we have many thinly-disguised pop culture references, and what a weird way to portray allergies! Also, did teen heart throbs have that much influence, does Hook have the right message, and are we qualified to discuss this character for this one (thus, the guest inclusion!)? Plus, we get a very special guest: Kendra, author of the YA book "Hole in the Middle". Check it out! TIME STAMPS: 8:44 - Book Talk 01:28:20 - Closing Segment: A Conversation with our Guest Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth. For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

    1h 38m

  7. 12/15/2025

    🎇S2E9: Animorphs Holiday Spectacular 2025

    It's that time of the year when magic surrounds us all, and Alex and Patrick have written a delightful Animorphs-themed holiday story that Zach will read, live on this very podcast! Will it be awesome? It'll probably be awesome. TIME STAMPS: 9:42 - Main Content Get ready to morph into a new episode of Animorphs 55: The Podcast! Join our hosts as we dive deep into K.A. Applegate's iconic 90s sci-fi series. Whether you're a veteran Animorphs fan or experiencing the Yeerk War for the very first time, each episode offers hilarious insights, wild theories, and genuine reactions as we explore the morphing adventures, alien invasion threats, and surprisingly dark themes of this beloved YA book series. Expect in-depth book club discussions, nostalgic tangents, and plenty of laughs! Perfect for sci-fi podcast listeners, 90s kids, and anyone fascinated by teen heroes battling for the fate of Earth. For other methods of listening to our show, sharing the show with others, or to hear more from the hosts and guests, visit our LinkTree at: https://linktr.ee/Animorphs55ThePodcast

    1h 9m

  8. 12/08/2025 · BONUS

    🌀MID-MORPH: Chris Grine Stops By!

    We interviewed Chris Grine, illustrator of the Animorphs graphic novels 1-6! Unfortunately, some audio issues caused most of the interview to be lost, so we've cut it down to a mini-episode! It's still a great time, though!

    12 min
See All (33)

5
out of 5
45 Ratings

About

A book club style review of the Animorphs series of books from the 90's! One life-long, slightly obsessive fan (Zach), one one-timer (Patrick), and one total newbie (Alex) gather together around the proverbial fire to power through the full Animorphs kids' sci-fi series, with plenty of side tangents along the way. Buckle up!

Information

  • Creator
    Zach, Alex, and Patrick
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    33
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Zach, Alex, and Patrick
  • Show Website
    Animorphs 55: The Podcast